VMware, Inc. provides software in the areas of hybrid cloud, multi-cloud, modern applications, networking and security, and digital workspaces in the United States and internationally. The company offers compute products, including VMware vSphere, a data center platform, which enables users to deploy hypervisor, a layer of software that resides between the operating system and system hardware to enable compute virtualization; and cloud management products for businesses with automated operation, programmable provisioning, and application monitoring solutions. It also provides networking and security products and services that enable customers to connect, secure, and operate their network consistently within and across the data center, cloud, and network edges; and storage and availability products, including data storage and protection options. In addition, the company offers VMware Cloud Foundation, a platform that brings together its compute, storage, and networking technologies into an integrated stack and delivers enterprise-ready cloud infrastructure for private and public clouds; and VMware Pulse IoT Center, an Internet of Things device management and monitoring solution. Further, it provides hybrid cloud computing solutions, such as VMware Cloud Provider Program, VMware Cloud Foundation, and VMware Cloud Services; and end-user computing solutions, such as Workspace ONE that delivers and manages any application on any device by integrating access control, application management, and multi-platform endpoint management. The company sells its products through distributors, resellers, system vendors, and systems integrators. VMware, Inc. has a strategic alliance with Amazon Web Services to build and deliver an integrated hybrid solution. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. VMware, Inc. is a subsidiary of Dell Technologies Inc.

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VMware (NYSE:VMW) Frequently Asked Questions

How has VMware's stock been impacted by COVID-19 (Coronavirus)?

VMware's stock was trading at $106.01 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus (COVID-19) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, VMW stock has increased by 41.3% and is now trading at $149.77. View which stocks have been most impacted by Coronavirus.

Do Wall Street analysts recommend investors buy shares of VMware?

26 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for VMware in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 9 hold ratings and 16 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View analyst ratings for VMware.

When is VMware's next earnings date?

How were VMware's earnings last quarter?

VMware, Inc. (NYSE:VMW) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May, 28th. The virtualization software provider reported $1.52 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.20 by $0.32. The virtualization software provider earned $2.73 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.62 billion. VMware had a net margin of 58.44% and a return on equity of 32.25%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 11.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.32 EPS. View VMware's earnings history.

What guidance has VMware issued on next quarter's earnings?

VMware issued an update on its second quarter earnings guidance on Thursday, May, 28th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of approx $1.44 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $1.38. The company issued revenue guidance of approx $2.80 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $2.73 billion.

What price target have analysts set for VMW?

26 equities research analysts have issued 12 month price targets for VMware's stock. Their forecasts range from $115.00 to $200.00. On average, they expect VMware's stock price to reach $166.23 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 11.0% from the stock's current price. View analysts' price targets for VMware.

Has VMware been receiving favorable news coverage?

Headlines about VMW stock have been trending somewhat negative this week, InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis reports. InfoTrie identifies positive and negative news coverage by reviewing more than six thousand blog and news sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. VMware earned a media sentiment score of -1.0 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave media coverage about the virtualization software provider a news buzz of 0.0 out of 10, meaning that recent news coverage is extremely unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the near future. View the latest news aboutVMware.

Which major investors are buying VMware stock?

VMW stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including WELLCOME TRUST LTD THE as trustee of the WELLCOME TRUST, Swedbank, Alliancebernstein L.P., APG Asset Management N.V., Alyeska Investment Group L.P., Clearbridge Investments LLC, First Trust Advisors LP, and Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank. View insider buying and selling activity for VMware.

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Shares of VMW can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.

What is VMware's stock price today?

One share of VMW stock can currently be purchased for approximately $149.77.

How big of a company is VMware?

VMware has a market capitalization of $62.80 billion and generates $10.81 billion in revenue each year. The virtualization software provider earns $6.41 billion in net income (profit) each year or $4.51 on an earnings per share basis. VMware employs 31,000 workers across the globe.